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Sherwin-Williams continues Canadian expansion strategy

October 25, 2017

A household name in quality paints, Sherwin-Williams has a strong Canadian heritage and Think Retail is delighted to report, a strong vision for growth nationwide. It’s exciting to celebrate a retail brand with true staying power. The company was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1866 as Sherwin-Williams Paints. After opening the first Canadian store in 1894, Ontario-born Walter H. Cottingham became its second president in 1909, helping grow the brand through innovation and acquisition.Today Sherwin-Williams is the largest producer of paint in the world and its products are sold through a wide network of distributors including, home centres, independent retailers, mass merchandisers, and through more than 4,200 company-operated paint stores. The Fortune 500 Company generates over US$15 billion in annual sales.In Canada, Sherwin-Williams has an impressive footprint, with more than 225 stores—46 in British Columbia, 28 in Alberta, 7 in Saskatchewan, 8 in Manitoba, 88 in Ontario, 37 in Quebec, 4 in New Brunswick, 2 in Newfoundland, 6 in Nova Scotia and one in PEI.With a 3 year Canadian growth rate of 26% (48 new stores) Sherwin-Williams are expanding steadily across the country, with additional focus on the Quebec market, namely greater Montreal and Quebec City.Ideal storefronts are 2,500 to 4,000 sq. ft. along high streets and in open-air centres.Think Retail is thrilled to work with this platinum brand on its Quebec expansion (the company works with Webster Retail in Ontario). For more, visit the Sherwin-Williams website or, to discuss growing retailers in Canada, contact the Think Retail team.